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Whistles!!💕💕This is absolutely gorgeous writing, Sumana. I strongly resonate with the fact that sometimes we just don’t feel like putting up with small talk, smiling when the heart is hurting and moreover, dealing with what life has put upon our plates. Especially touched by the lines; “I would rather complete the poem and stay in ‘my-space’ than talk, talk and talk and listen, listen and listen and pretend, pretend and pretend.” Beautifully penned. Thank you so much for participating at Prompt Nights and for your constant love and support 💕💕

Sumana, I understand what you are saying. Sometimes one gets tired of all that smiling and all of that talk and being there for other people. I think you have earned the right, at this point in your life, to do for YOU. If you wish to spend time with people, fine. If you wish to spend time in your own space, that is YOUR business! Smiles.

While I agree with the sentiment there is a possibility that talking with another may take you mind off your own problems. They may even be sympathetic and understanding and while I agree about writing that need will never end as I find there is always another poem desperate to be born.

“No one likes sadness.” It so unfortunate that ‘society’ does not like sadness. How is it possible to be happy all the time, more especially with all the ills in our world? I can relate to your narrative, Sumana and I guess we have to give ourselves permission to feel and do what is humanly possible. Such a sincere write, thank you!

Those who said fake it until you make it must not have been talking about happiness. It doesn’t work like that. Happiness must come from something real. And yes, many times our friends do offer that bit of happy flame that ignites our jubilant fire. But other days… we must let the sadness and the gloom work its way through. It’s only human.

I hope things are better now. And that the smiley and your heart are on the same page.

I actually caught two Quakers discussing (on FB) which emoticon was best to use! “Sorry, little emoticon” is right! And “the smile” it is a role that gives something to the world–perhaps–so it is a role I often play willingly. Less and less lately, though. No guilt.

I’ve had to learn to say no to things due to Chronic Fatigue and was just telling my husband how it is easier in the long run to be honest from the start because a false face takes so much more energy to hold up.

This is so genuine, down to earth and honest. I can so relate. I have come to the point in my life where I have started to think of all the people (acquaintances) who have zigged and zagged through my days and – honestly – I find myself wondering: what was the point of it all. I now “choose” to spend time with family members – especially the little ones, as well as my husband: quality time, making memories. Beyond that, I read and write and listen to music and try to prepare a nice meal. One gets to the point where you have a “need” to keep life simple.